The Pôle de Lanaud is the nerve center of the Limousin breed selection organizations. It houses the National Qualification Station, where each year, 700 of the best young Limousin bulls are compared and evaluated. Thanks to its intrinsic qualities and rigorous collective organization, the Limousin breed is present in over 80 French departments and 80 countries worldwide. French Limousin genetics are globally recognized, with breeders, embryos, and semen sold abroad each year. The prestigious Limousin bull auctions exemplify the dynamism and international success of this breed.